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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources